The brokerage forecasts Nifty 50 earnings to increase by approximately 18% in FY27 and 13% in FY28 as macroeconomic conditions steady. Its thematic portfolio spans high-growth opportunities within banking, quick commerce, building materials, and technology services. Among these, digital platform Eternal is anticipated to deliver a 63% revenue compound annual growth rate through FY29, while industrial player APL Apollo Tubes is aggressively scaling up its manufacturing capacity to 8 million tonnes by FY28.
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Normalized equity valuations offer entry opportunities despite recent pressures from crud…: Normalized equity valuations offer entry opportunities despite recent pressures from crude oil prices and foreign investor selling.
Corporate earnings visibility remains solid with Nifty 50 profit growth projected at 18%…: Corporate earnings visibility remains solid with Nifty 50 profit growth projected at 18% for FY27 and 13% for FY28.
Multiple sector leaders are pursuing aggressive operational expansion, spanning consumer…: Multiple sector leaders are pursuing aggressive operational expansion, spanning consumer tech acceleration, tube manufacturing, and enterprise acquisitions.
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Stocks to buy: As Samvat 2083 is likely to begin soon, investors looking to position their portfolios for the next market cycle may find opportunities in companies with strong earnings visibility, expanding businesses and improving growth prospects.
After a challenging Samvat 2082, marked by foreign investor outflows, geopolitical uncertainty and elevated crude oil prices, Kotak Neo believes the correction in Indian equities has brought valuations to more reasonable levels.
The brokerage expects Nifty 50 earnings to grow around 18% in FY27 and 13% in FY28, creating a constructive backdrop for fundamentally strong stocks. Its latest Diwali investment report identifies seven stocks across sectors, including defence, technology, consumer businesses, chemicals, building materials and banking. Here are the seven picks, their ratings, 12-month price targets and investment rationale.
Jubilant Ingrevia is Kotak Neo's top pick in the chemicals sector, with a target price of ₹970 against the prevailing price of ₹558. The brokerage sees substantial recovery potential following the stock's correction amid renewed Middle East hostilities, the acquisition of Zettaone and concerns over the outlook for its FMC contract.
Investors are watching price activity closely as market movements exert sudden downward pressure on the company's valuation. Trading participants are currently reacting to emerging developments as the equity faces notable selling pressure during the session. The full scope of the business impact remains to be detailed as market dynamics continue to unfold.
Precious metal markets retreated domestically and globally, snapping recent gains triggered by softer crude oil and easing geopolitical concerns. Despite the single-day contraction, gold preserved a solid weekly advance fueled by the political outcome of the U.S. midterm elections. Analysts view the price recalibration as a return to fair value, providing a strategic entry opportunity for festive buyers.
A sharp retreat in major chipmakers like SanDisk triggered steep losses across Wall Street that quickly cascaded into Asian and European exchanges. Investors are rapidly reassessing heavy artificial intelligence spending and bracing for a potential deceleration in data center construction. The sudden spike in market volatility propelled the Vix index to levels not seen since the outbreak of the Iran war.